LPbilliejr Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Sorry It's been AN ETERNITY. I could not figure out a good way to post photos....but I got it. I got some information from Hans regarding the history of this guitar. Apparently, there were 2 of these back in the Idiot Era. One was "wrecked" at Milton Keynes. Unfortunately, I have never seen any photos or videos of any songs or instances where it was used there by BJ/JW. This guitar was used by Jason White, Jeff Matika, Kevin Preston (FBHT), and Billie Joe (possibly during the Idiot era according to Hans). Most notably, I believe that this guitar was definitely used for about the first 5 shows for 21st Century Breakdowns theater and studio shows where the album was played front to back (Fox Theater, The Uptown, The Independent, Studio 880, etc). This guitar was the "Eb" tuned guitar for 21CB, Before the Lobotomy, Longview, Welcome To Paradise, all the older back catalog songs, etc. From videos of the FBHT shows, I can see Kevin Preston using the guitar with the strap button under the cutaway similar to how Jason White has his red les paul special setup. When Billie used the guitar, the pin is where it is now, on the top of the horn similar to his signature 2012 junior (Smash).-albeit a little off center haha. What's really interesting, is the Boulevard of Broken Dreams music video features a '58 reissue TV Model type junior (with the black pickguard) and the strap button is once again pinned under the horn. What I can't tell is if that guitar was the one that was eventually wrecked at Milton Keynes or if this survivor is the same one. The upscaled/remastered 21CB live videos are just borderline as being able to see whether the extra strap button hole existed in 2009 or NOT. This thing is just a boatload of fun to play, it being a custom shop reissue is the cherry on top. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingClock Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 On 10/18/2023 at 8:35 AM, pacejunkie punk said: Checking sold listings now and see them all. 27 guitars all sold in half an hour?? They should quit their day jobs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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